Biggest Hole on Depth Chart?

[KDIGGZ]

As we prepare to head to camp, I've noticed a couple of positions that look pretty thin. I was hoping some of these positions would be filled with free agency but the signings this offseason have been pretty underwhelming. We would like to think we will be able to get everyone to the season healthy but you know how things go.

 

Going into 2017, what position group do you see as the biggest hole on our roster?

Edited July 3, 2017 by kdiggz

[Gugny]

I voted CB.

 

Losing Gillissllleee hurt, but if the O-line does its job, we should be okay.

[H2o]

I got CB. Which Darby will we get? White is a rookie. The rest seems to just be all #3 and #4 type castoffs from other teams.

[Chandler#81]

I think RB & TE are equally concerning, but could only choose the one.

Running Back.

[#34fan]

QB, RB, and especially TE, If Clay's trick-knee goes out, who's left?

 

The team is full of holes, IMO... TC should be interesting at least.

[Bleeding Bills Blue]

I went with Safety. TE is also a bit of a concern in an offense that likes to run the ball, but i think we'll see Dimarco a fair amount motioning out as a 2nd TE.

[CommonCents]

Safety was my vote, Hyde is the only one I'm comfortable with.

[hondo in seattle]

Tyrod may have shortcomings as a passer but we're screwed if he goes down.

 

Likewise, I don't think we can afford an injury to Shady.

 

But in other areas, I don't just worry about depth, I worry about the quality of the starters: Safety, CB, WR...

 

It was a tough call, but forced to pick one I picked Safety.

Edited July 3, 2017 by hondo in seattle

[Direhard Fan]

After TT we have nobody. Good thing he runs fast.

[KDIGGZ]

i'll say this...i like the first name on the depth charts and sometimes the second in some of the deeper position groups, but after that there is a HUGE dropoff. if our top player at any of the positions goes down we are in big trouble. what you would want to see as a backup would be someone who is worthy of possibly being a starter but was beat out by the starter. i don't see that at any position besides DT and C unfortunately. they better keep these guys healthy

Edited July 3, 2017 by kdiggz

[jr1]

12 mill under the cap. They got rid of Mike for no reason

[Wayne Cubed]

DE/Edge

 

No idea what we will get from Lawson, there is 1 legitimate starter there. If Hughes gets injured, look out.

[BarleyNY]

Safety. We only have one starting quality safety on the roster. A team needs at least two. Tight end is shallow, but we only need to line up one starter. A franchise QB is obviously the most difficult to find and the most important, but we don't have a huge hole there with Taylor. He's not a FQB, but he's at least capable of being a starter in this league.

[Marty McFly]

i'll say this...i like the first name on the depth charts and sometimes the second in some of the deeper position groups, but after that there is a HUGE dropoff. if our top player at any of the positions goes down we are in big trouble. what you would want to see as a backup would be someone who is worthy of possibly being a starter but was beat out by the starter. i don't see that at any position besides DT and C unfortunately. they better keep these guys healthy

 

Im gonna have to agree with that completely. Especially at DE and S yikes!!!

[Dorkington]

i'll say this...i like the first name on the depth charts and sometimes the second in some of the deeper position groups, but after that there is a HUGE dropoff. if our top player at any of the positions goes down we are in big trouble. what you would want to see as a backup would be someone who is worthy of possibly being a starter but was beat out by the starter. i don't see that at any position besides DT and C unfortunately. they better keep these guys healthy

Agreed.

 

That being said, I don't know if other teams have starting quality backups or not, it just feels like we have a serious lack of talent, should injury strike.

[JM2009]

Safety.

[Alphadawg7]

As we prepare to head to camp, I've noticed a couple of positions that look pretty thin. I was hoping some of these positions would be filled with free agency but the signings this offseason have been pretty underwhelming. We would like to think we will be able to get everyone to the season healthy but you know how things go.

 

Going into 2017, what position group do you see as the biggest hole on our roster?

 

I think its pretty clear that its CB until proven otherwise. We have a 3rd year DB in Darby who showed promise one year, and struggled in his second paired with a promising, yet unproven rookie (who has looked really good so far, but none of the matters until camp) as our top 2 DB's.

 

If Darby bounces back in a better system (quite possible, and I think he will) and White proves to be as good as he has looked so far, then this really wont be our weakest position. But thats two big unknowns right now, so this is the least proven group on the field and its not really close.

 

Runner up: Safety. Only reason I listed CB over Safety, is there is more unknown at CB (who is the real Darby, what will White do)

[GoBills808]

I hate to say it, but long snapper. Huge concern.

[BuffAlone]

Safety #1. Behind Hyde we get Poyer, Anderson, etc. None do a thing for me.

TE#2. Clay goes down, we got O'leary. Im a minority here to believe O'Leary can be a decent 2, but not 1.

Lb#3. Brown is only servicable and can be masked with adequate help. But then we got Rags, who aint played a down, and by default wins a starting spot according to whatever position he wins/loses to Brown, and then Zo and a bunch of rookies and cast offs. Gerald Hodges, btw, helped our team alot. 3 spots between the 4.anyway,none may be best suited for the spot they win. Troubling to say the least. Cunningham was there for the taking and we passed...bummer

Lastly, DE#4

We just simply need better depth

Edited July 3, 2017 by BuffAlone

[Rocky Landing]

I wouldn't exactly agree that our team is full of "holes," but it certainly is filled with question marks. And, I think that training camp is going to answer most of those, and by the time the season hits, I think we are going to be pretty solid.

 

Defensively, I don't think anyone needs to worry about the front seven at all. A lot of hay has been made regarding our LBs, but I think they're going to come out of TC as a solid unit. I also think our CBs have a lot of potential, and I'm not worried about Darby one bit. But, after Hyde, I we are awfully shallow at safety.

 

Offensively, I don't have any issues with our RB corp, considering the depth we have at FB, and the way they will likely be used. TE is the obvious choice. But, I don't feel particularly comfortable with our WRs, either. After Sammy, I don't know that we have any big play makers.

 

With only one vote, I'll go TE.

[Adam727]

I went with WR.

 

Safety and DE look like the biggest weak spots on paper right now, but both are potentially only one player away from looking solid. WR isn't looking great at the moment either and could need a complete overhaul soon if/when Sammy leaves in FA.

[ChanOverChin]

C'mon, it's definitely safety. Hyde is a very good player. After that, lots of luck. Hopefully the Bills are just waiting out Graham and/or Byrd.

 

TE is fine with Clay and O'Leary (much improved) and DiMarco who will play the blocking TE role with some nice prospects behind them....as long as Clay stays healthy that is. Signing Barnidge would be nice insurance.

 

WR is fine as long as Watkins plays most of the year. Jones, Holmes, Brown, and Streater are all capable contributors.

 

DE is fine if you consider that Alexander will be used as a pass rushing specialist in obvious passing situations. Hughes, Lawson, Alexander, and R. Davis are the main guys. After that it's a crapshoot. The Bills have high hopes for Seymour. Wright and Coleman could be pleasant surprises.

 

This team still needs to add some players. Staying healthy is the key to making the playoffs.

[frostbitmic]

Safety ... Hyde will be a star and I think Poyer will be fine. Colt Anderson is a special teams player and I've never heard of Shamiel Gary until we signed him. For f**** sake, re-sign Corey Graham to be the backup, he's certainly better than both of the backups we have.

 

TE ... This spot is 2nd on the list because of Clay's Knees. As far as backing him up, I believe the only reason O'leary was kept around last year was because Rex wanted to go golfing with his grandpa. We have no legitimate backup plan ... Sign Barnidge !!!

[3rdand12]

I dont worry about nuffin'

[Maynard]

Safety. Hyde goes down and we are pretty thin. Guess you could say that at a few other spots too.

[#34fan]

Gonna be hard running a west coast offense with no TE's... Thin at DE, and S... A few TC injuries, and the season might as well be over!

[Watkins101]

I went with safety, but te would also have worked. If there was a poll for strongest spot it would be FB

[JerseyBills]

DE.. but I love our starters. See Shaq having a big year!

Was suprised how good LB looked when the names are right there together.

I went with safety, but te would also have worked. If there was a poll for strongest spot it would be FB

Fb or ol in general

I don't understand why so many are down on TE. Clay is a stud. O'Leary clearly showed progression and the ability to be a quality #2.. Sure it gets dark after him but we only dress 3 max on gameday... TE is just fine imo..

Edited July 4, 2017 by JerseyBills

[Kirby Jackson]

I went safety because of the depth. I think that they have 1 starter there. TE is equally thin but you play multiple S more than multiple TE. They have some injuries that they can't afford (Tyrod, Shady, Clay, a DE, Hyde) but they at least are starters. I'm not sure Poyer is starting caliber and there is very little behind him.

[#34fan]

DE.. but I love our starters. See Shaq having a big year!

Was suprised how good LB looked when the names are right there together.

Fb or ol in general

I don't understand why so many are down on TE. Clay is a stud. O'Leary clearly showed progression and the ability to be a quality #2.. Sure it gets dark after him but we only dress 3 max on gameday... TE is just fine imo..

 

A stud with a trick knee... He goes down, and then what? -Run McCoy into the ground until HE gets hurt?... People are calling for 10 wins, but for the life of me I cannot see how...

[Kirby Jackson]

 

A stud with a trick knee... He goes down, and then what? -Run McCoy into the ground until HE gets hurt?... People are calling for 10 wins, but for the life of me I cannot see how...

Yeah, the Bills will have to stay really healthy for that to be the case. I'm not sure that they can win a game without Tyrod or Shady. It's not realistic to think that those guys both play 16 games. If by some chance they play 8, for example, the Bills record could be really bad.

[RobRyanFan]

I went with TE. If Clay goes down (which is definitely concerning because of his knee issues) then we have almost no one left. O'Leary is still a question mark, and the only other experienced TE is Wes Saxton.

[stuvian]

as much as I obsess over QB safety is our most unstable position

[CommonCents]

I went safety because of the depth. I think that they have 1 starter there. TE is equally thin but you play multiple S more than multiple TE. They have some injuries that they can't afford (Tyrod, Shady, Clay, a DE, Hyde) but they at least are starters. I'm not sure Poyer is starting caliber and there is very little behind him.

That's a good forecast for the season, if they stay unusually healthy the team is actually talented. If they suffer an average amount of injuries they are easily in the bottom third of the league due to lack of depth.

 

I hope with Beane and McBaldy they have much more discipline on draft day and round out this roster with some depth.

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

Where is the option "I can't know what to think until I see them play?"

 

 

Edit: I know least about safeties, and what the scheme needs defenders to do and I hope the running scheme takes a hard look at what worked last year even if it's not their scheme. But we need too see them play.

Edited July 4, 2017 by Over 28 years of fanhood

[MAJBobby]

I know what most everyone knows what i say. So i will make it official.

 

QB is and will always be until you finally have a long term answer there

[Buffalo Barbarian]

QB,DE, S, HE.

[Thurman#1]

DE.

 

Then RB and WR.

 

Then S.

 

It's one of the results of having salary cap problems. Lack of depth. Further complicated by scheme switches.

[Gugny]

I know what most everyone knows what i say. So i will make it official.

 

QB is and will always be until you finally have a long term answer there

 

But the level of talent between our starter and the rest of the QBs is nearly equal. We're shallow to begin with, so it's not a depth issue.

[papazoid]

9-7 with TT

 

3-13 without TT